SUBTRACT Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

subtract

verb

səb-ˈtrakt

Definition of subtract

as in to deduct

to take away (an amount or number) from a total if you subtract 10 from 23, you get 13 you can subtract the time you spent daydreaming from your total homework time

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Recent Examples of subtract Washington subtracted after adding two potential difference-makers in trades for Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch. — CBS News, 25 June 2026 The top off amount is calculated by subtracting your benefit at full retirement age (FRA) from 50% of your husband’s benefit at full retirement age. — Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026 The Montreal experimental trio subtracts drums and enfolds itself within resonant, rumbling guitar tones that summon otherworldly emotion. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 After subtracting education expenses, the average student cleared $86,806 more income than the average non-student. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for subtract

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deduct

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The results include deducted one-off expenses for employee bonus provisions.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 7 July 2026
The site does the advertising, booking and payment collection in exchange for a 30% fee that’s deducted from the teacher’s earnings.

— Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

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